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50% of PCT's restricting access to cataract surgery

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There appears to be differing
policies throughout the country. A
programme of work is in place for the Royal College of Surgeons in an attempt
to define appropriate access thresholds in a number of areas for
treatment. It is hoped by June that 28
pieces of guidance will have being produced.

Sir Keogh says that "if we can get the surgeons and
commissioners into the same place the thresholds of referrals, I think we will
not only improve the quality of care but will save a considerable amount of
money".

This article also highlighted the differences across the
country with other treatments including hip replacements. It appears that the bulk of policies used by
PCTs haven't used the best evidence available in order to ration the care in
relation to various services.

I do agree that there needs to be consensus across the
country about what services are offered.
You should know that wherever you go in the country, the services that
you can access will be the same.

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